Euthyrox before biopsy

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Hello,

I found a 3cm nodule in my left lobe. The radiologist said it is just a cyst, no problem with it.
I went to see an endocrinologist, who said first the same after seeing it on ultra sound, but asked several blood tests (all came back normal), and sent me to a scintigraphy. 

After that I received a medical report that says it is a cold nodule and have to go back for a biopsy in 2 weeks.
He prescribed Euthyrox that I already had to start (despite normal thyroid hormones) and the medical report says "the nodule is partially in reorganisation".

Could you please let me know if the "in reorganisation" means it is becoming malignant, or it can mean something else as well? Also, why the doctor prescribed Euthyrox if the thyroid hormones are normal?

Unfortunately in my current country (I am an expat), the endocrinologist talks to the GP, not to the patient, so I cannot ask him until I go to the biopsy. My GP does not care at all - did not even send me the mail that I need to go back to biopsy.

Thank you,

incif 

  • Hello incif,

    Thanks for getting in touch, and welcome to our online community.

    My name is Carole and I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.

    We’re sorry to read that you have an unanswered question about your results, and about the medication which has been prescribed for you.

    You’ll probably know that interpreting thyroid ultrasound scans can be complex. Reports often contain medical jargon.

    I’m not sure also, if your report was translated into English from another language. This can affect terms or words that are used.

    This means that they are best explained by a healthcare professional who specialises in this area.

    You’ve mentioned that you are not in the UK, and that the endocrinologist has spoken to your GP, rather than to yourself. As we’re a UK based charity, it’s difficult for us to comment on healthcare systems overseas, but we’d recommend that you get back in touch with your GP.

    You could explain to them that you’d like to better understand your test results, that you’d like to know what is meant by ‘nodule reorganisation’.

    And that you would like to know why specific medication has been prescribed for you.

    Having tests can be an anxious time. I appreciate it may not be easy for you to contact us by phone, from abroad, but you can chat to us online, if you’d like to speak to one of the nurses.

    I hope this is helpful.

    Sending my best wishes,

    Carole

    Our ref: KD